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130 - Timothy Bloom at SXSW 2017 Mar 22, 2017

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with two-time GRAMMY winner, Timothy Bloom, after his show at The Continental Club, during SXSW 2017. His musical influences growing up. Working with Smokey Robinson. His love for performing. Winning two GRAMMYs. Upcoming projects.

"Everything that has happened in my life has been serendipitous"- Timothy Bloom

129 - 4th Annual SXSW Preview Live From Collide ATX Mar 08, 2017

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SXSW is upon us once again. How to prep. What key items to bring with you each day. How to stay informed on the go. SXPro-Tips to get the most out of your SXSW experience. Showcases and shows we're looking forward to. Our picks for the artists poised to be this year's "break out" artist. Domination Team Awards preview. Best SXSW stories

128 - WeDC For You And Me Mar 07, 2017

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with Keith Sellars, CEO and President of WDCEP (Washington DC Economic Partnership) and Gregory O'Dell, President and CEO of Events DC - WeDC initiative and SXSW. The positive effects WeDC House has had in the aftermath of last year's events. Strategies for improving on last years event and activation numbers. Showcasing artists who are from D.C. and/or have ties to the area. The explosion of the Washington D.C. culinary scene. Their favorite Wu-Tang Clan member.

"The House is about being inclusive, it's about being diverse, ... everybody is welcome." - Keith Sellars

"As much as they try to describe it, nothing prepares you for what you're going to experience when you get there [SXSW]." - Greg O'Dell

127 - Get Amped with Amplify Philly Mar 06, 2017

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with Yuval Yarden, Philly Startup Leaders and Dave Silver, REC Philly - Amplify Philly initiative and SXSW. Offering grants to Philly-based startups. What makes Amplify Philly different from other city/states/country showcases. Lessons from last year’s trade show exhibit and events. What’s in store for this year. Showcasing local artists to represent Philadelphia.

“What makes Philadelphia, is the people that live in Philadelphia.” – Yuval

"We want to tell everybody what we're doing, but we also want to attract the best and the brightest people from SXSW to look at Philadelphia as a place to move, or start your business there." - Dave

126 - SXSW Music Booking with Brian Hobbs and Rory Burbeck Mar 01, 2017

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With Rory Burbeck and Brian Hobbs, music bookers for SXSW - Their music industry background and how they got connected with SXSW. What metrics they look for when considering what acts to book. Working with record labels. Packaged showcases vs individual acts. The decision-making process. Unofficial SXSW events vs official showcases. "Pay for Play". SXSW 2017 Trivia

"The internet has killed regional music" - Brian Hobbs

"Just because an artist draws well one year at South by, doesn't mean they will be here the next" - Rory Burbeck

125 - SaulPaul, Musician With a Message Feb 22, 2017

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With SaulPaul, artist, musician, entrepreneur, speaker - Growing up in the hood with his grandmother. Attending The University of Texas. Going to prison with 4 concurrent felonies. Finding God and changing his life. Getting recognized as an artist. Going to the GRAMMYs. Inspiring younger generation and the joy of serving. Live freestyle.

"We all live on the same planet, but we each live in a different world. Make a difference in the world you live in." - SaulPaul

124 - DJ Mel Returns in 2017 - The Music Nerd Feb 16, 2017

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With DJ Mel (Part 3) - Check Part 1: President Obama's Exit Interview and Part 2 (Algorithms, Bumble Dates, and 2017 Festival Preview) - Playing international music. What type of music makes Mel cry. The song he would love to drop in a set. Sampling in Hip Hop (find out where Mobb Deep's Shook Ones Pt.2 comes from). Leveling the playing field with the internet. Vinyl vs Digital. Old artists still performing.

"You can't stop creating. I want everyone to be happy. I want everyone to do what they want to do." - DJ Mel

123 – The Pushermania Story with Matt Sonzala Part 2 Feb 15, 2017

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With Matt Sonzala, Pushermania (Part 2). Check out Part 1 - The current landscape of Hip-Hop. Taking the media to task for not shining a light on real artists out there grinding. Reprogramming minds through the marriage of pills and music. The need for "angry" music to speak on the social injustices of our time.Changing how we experience and interact with music with technology. EDM's influence on Hip-Hop.

“Hip-Hop’s the culture. Rap’s the music that’s part of the culture. There’s no separation there. One’s part of the other. ” – Matt Sonzala

122 - The Pushermania Story with Matt Sonzala Part 1 Feb 08, 2017

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With Matt Sonzala, Pushermania - Growing up white and loving hip-hop in the 80s compared to now. The early Houston hip-hop scene. Why Austin hip-hop artists should venture outside of Austin. The evolution of hip hop at SXSW. Why "pay-to-play" is ruining South By Southwest. The concept behind Damage Control.

"The best rap music came out of Republican presidencies." - Matt Sonzala

121 - State of Austin Music 2017 with Tameca Jones and Chad Swiatecki Jan 25, 2017

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With Chad Swiatecki, writer at Austin Business Journal, Rolling Stone, Spin, Austin Monitor) and Taméca Jones, R&B artist - Live from The Side Bar. Writing for multiple publications. Updates on Omnibus initiatives. Potential new entertainment districts in Austin. Diversifying revenue streams as an artist. The process of covering a song or track to make it your own. Performing at the Women's March on Austin. Things to look forward to in 2017.

"We’re under what’s probably going to be the worst president in United States history. Art needs to respond. Music needs to respond." - Chad

"I knew I had something special to offer Austin. Austin doesn’t have a lot of soul. Austin doesn’t have a lot of sauce." - Taméca

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